Monthly Archives: October 2015

GitHub adds support for FIDO

Posted on October 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

FIDO is a two factor autehntication method (standard too) that is slowly gaining ground.  Apparently GitHub now has native support for it. http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/01/github-launches-support-for-u2f-security-keys/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Forget plugin air fresheners, simmer some vinegar

Posted on October 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

You know I am going to try this out.  Apparently you can get rid of smells in your house by simmering vinegar on the stove for a while to neutralize them. http://lifehacker.com/remove-odors-from-your-entire-home-by-simmering-vinegar-1734127248

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Use Pet tags for Luggage Tags

Posted on October 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is a good one, pet tags I believe are 2-5 dollars at petsmart and are metal, durable, etc etc.  So using them as the article suggests for a luggage tag is great idea.  Beats the plastic/paper ones I … Continue reading →

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Use a Saw-Zaw to Prune Trees

Posted on October 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

You can get a 9-12 inch pruning blade for your reciprocating saw and use it to prune trees.  Beats my handsaw….and …maybe I could use this for a christmas tree. http://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/using-a-reciprocating-saw-to-prune-tree-branches/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+danny-lipford+%28Today%27s+Homeowner+with+Danny+Lipford%29

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